"We are absolutely thrilled:" Renovations planned for Miller Lite Oasis at Maier Festival Park
MILWAUKEE -- In preparation for Summerfest's 50th anniversary next year, one of the most popular stages at Maier Festival Park is getting a major facelift.
Burn through your phone's data plan during Summerfest's 11-day run? You're not alone!
MILWAUKEE -- Did you burn through your phone's data plan during Summerfest's 11-day run?
50,000 FREE "golden tickets" for 2017 as thank you to fans on final day of Summerfest 2016
MILWAUKEE -- Sunday, July 10th was the final day of Summerfest 2016 -- and there was something exciting in store for the first 50,000 through the gates at Maier Festival Park.
Summerfest closes Sunday: The first 50,000 patrons will receive FREE tickets for Summerfest 2017!
MILWAUKEE -- Can you believe it's nearly over?
Get great seats for Paul McCartney's show at Summerfest! Officials have released more tickets
MILWAUKEE -- The great Paul McCartney takes the stage at the Marcus Amphitheater during Summerfest on Friday evening, July 8th -- and Summerfest officials have just released tickets ahead of the big show!Summerfest officials on Friday morning released tickets for great seats in the "red section," closest to the stage for the Paul McCartney show.Tickets can be purchased by visiting Ticketmaster.com.
"Had no idea!" Local veteran awarded new, free home at Summerfest
MILWAUKEE -- There was a big surprise at Summerfest today -- and it had nothing to do with the music.
"Sing me a story:" The softer side of Summerfest you don't typically get to see
When you're down on the Summerfest grounds you may occasionally see random RV's or trailers parked in areas where nothing's really happening.
Summerfest is closed on July 4th, but it'll be back & better than ever Tuesday!
MILWAUKEE -- If you thought the 4th of July would be a great day to spend at Summerfest this year, you would be wrong.
Reminder: Summerfest will be CLOSED on Monday, July 4th
MILWAUKEE -- A reminder: Summerfest is CLOSED on Monday, July 4th.For the last few years, the world's largest music festival has shut down on the Monday during the 11-day event, giving crews a chance to recharge for the final stretch.The festival will open up again on Tuesday, July 5th.Related resources
"I made it:" Man dubbed 'King of Summerfest' attends festival for 200 consecutive days
MILWAUKEE -- His friends know him as the "King of Summerfest," and for good reason.
"Over-the-top exciting!" Music, food and fun going strong on day two of Summerfest
MILWAUKEE -- The music, food and fun was going strong on day two of Summerfest, Thursday, June 30th.
"They're checking in:" Milwaukee County Park and Ride lots add extra security during Summerfest
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) provided at least 32,000 rides to Summerfest on Wednesday, June 29th.
Summerfest 2016: Getting to the Big Gig…and the acts you can see while you’re there
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest 2016 is officially underway!
Awesome new Summerfest-themed emojis feature smile logo, Sky Glider and more!
MILWAUKEE -- OnMilwaukee.com has rolled out some new emojis on its "LocaMoji" app just in time for Summerfest!New emojis include the iconic Summerfest smile log, the Sky Glider, the Mid Gate and more!Take a look:
63,000 pounds of food collected! Summerfest attendees help fight hunger in southeastern Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE -- It was an opportunity to help the hungry in southeastern Wisconsin -- while also getting into Summerfest for FREE on Opening Day Wednesday, June 29th.
Near perfect weather for Opening Day at Maier Festival Park: "You wait all year for Summerfest to come"
MILWAUKEE -- The excitement was palpable Wednesday, June 29th at Maier Festival Park as Summerfest 2016 officially got underway.Headliners Wednesday night included Willie Nelson, Martin Garrix, Fitz and the Tantrums, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Dustin Lynch, Weird Al Yankovic, Morris Day and the Time, and at the Marcus Amphitheater, Selena Gomez.It could not have been a more perfect day and night for Summerfest's Opening Day -- with abundant sunshine and temperatures in the low 70s.
"I support it:" Most said they don't mind metal detectors at Summerfest, even if there's a slight wait
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest 2016 began at noon Wednesday, June 29th when the gates officially opened, and hundreds of thousands of people will flock to the lakefront for Summerfest over its 11-day run.There was something new this year: Metal detectors at the admission gates.Seven-year-old Nicholas Li knew going in how he'd spend his first day at Maier Festival Park.
Excitement palpable on first day of Summerfest: Jonathon Gregg has a question -- walk or run?
MILWAUKEE -- As of Wednesday, June 29th at noon, Summerfest 2016 is officially underway!FOX6's Jonathon Gregg was out at Maier Festival Park on Opening Day -- taking in the sights and sounds and talking with those excited for Summerfest's 11-day run.Speaking of "run" -- that was part of Jonathon's question for Summerfest attendees on the first day of the Big Gig.
Heading to the Big Gig? Check out some of the new foods Summerfest has to offer
MILWAUKEE -- The Real Milwaukee hosts sampled some of the new foods Summerfest has to offer as well as some fest favorites.
There's more than just great music at Summerfest, let Kramp show you
MILWAUKEE -- Brian Kramp spent the morning roaming the Summerfest grounds.